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Estelle-Sarah Bulle's New Novel Explores 1960s Paris in 'Finalement tout s'est bien passé'

publication · 2026-09-07

In her latest novel, 'Finalement tout s'est bien passé', author Estelle-Sarah Bulle follows Henri, a Guadeloupean man who leaves his homeland due to the unbearable condescension of the békés (white Creoles). He relocates to Paris in the 1960s, embarking on an initiatory journey. The narrative introduces Steve, his Beninese brother-in-law, and colorful characters from northern France. Bulle, known for her storytelling and astute observations of human behavior, blends humor and sensitivity. The novel is published by Éditions Liana Levi. Bulle discussed the book with Nathalie Amar on RFI's 'Sur le pont des arts' program. The episode also featured Marjorie Bertin's review of the play 'Dolto, lorsque Françoise paraît' at Théâtre du Lucernaire, written and directed by Eric Bue, about Françoise Dolto, the French pioneer of child psychoanalysis who died in 1988. The broadcast included music by Guy Conquette and Gihane. The article was published on September 7, 2026, on RFI's website.

Key facts

  • Estelle-Sarah Bulle's new novel 'Finalement tout s'est bien passé' is published by Éditions Liana Levi.
  • The novel follows Henri, a Guadeloupean man who moves to Paris in the 1960s.
  • Henri leaves Guadeloupe due to the condescension of the békés (white Creoles).
  • The story includes characters like Steve, the Beninese brother-in-law, and people from northern France.
  • Bulle was interviewed by Nathalie Amar on RFI's 'Sur le pont des arts'.
  • The RFI episode also featured a review of the play 'Dolto, lorsque Françoise paraît' at Théâtre du Lucernaire.
  • The play, written and directed by Eric Bue, focuses on Françoise Dolto, a pioneer of child psychoanalysis who died in 1988.
  • The article was published on September 7, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Estelle-Sarah Bulle
  • Henri
  • Steve
  • Eric Bue
  • Françoise Dolto
  • Marjorie Bertin
  • Nathalie Amar
  • Guy Conquette
  • Gihane

Institutions

  • Éditions Liana Levi
  • RFI
  • Théâtre du Lucernaire

Locations

  • Guadeloupe
  • Paris
  • France
  • Benin

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